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The World’s Largest High-Relief Sculpture, Was Nearly One of the World’s Greatest Boondoggles
Blog: Hole In The Donut - 30 April 2012
My first glimpse of the monumental sculpture carved into the massive granite dome known as Stone Mountain was slightly disappointing. From the viewing platform the three sculpted figures of Confederate President Jefferson Davis, General Robert E. Lee and Lt. General Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson were dwarfed by the sheer immensity of the naked rock that thrusts [...]
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Making Magic at REV Coffee
Blog: Hole In The Donut - 7 April 2012
“If you’re a vegetarian how do you get enough vitamin B?” Harold asked. Charles chimed in on my behalf: “Quinoa. It’s an ancient grain that was originally cultivated in Peru and it has one of the highest concentrations of vitamin B of any food, plus it’s high in protein.” I checked his information; as usual [...]
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Paula Deen Writes the ‘Good Book’ of Southern Food
Blog: A Traveler's Library - 22 November 2011
A Taste for Travel Destination: Southern United States Cooking Books: Paula Deen’s Southern Cooking Bible and Paula Deen’s Kitchen Classics Post By Brette Sember One summer we rented a condo on Hilton Head for a week. It sounded perfect – wide beaches, warm water, and an island that caters to vacationers. Unfortunately there were jellyfish [...]This content is a post from: A Traveler's Library To comment on this post or search for related information, click on the link to A Traveler's Library.
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Dreaming Of LEGOLAND Florida & LEGOLAND Discovery Center Atlanta
Blog: The Q Family Adventures Travel Blog - 10 October 2011
How exciting news for us who live on the East coast to hear about upcoming attractions from LEGOLAND! Not just one but two new LEGOLAND attractions will be opening soon.
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Intracoastal Waterway
Blog: A Traveler's Library - 22 June 2011
Destination: United States East Coast Intracoastal Waterway Book: Gib’s Odyssey: A Tale of Faith and Hope on the Intracoastal Waterway (NEW: May, 2011) by Walter G. Bradley Since I have never owned a boat, I don’t generally go looking for the equivalent of a road trip by boat. Therefore, I am not familiar with all [...]This content is a post from: A Traveler's Library To comment on this post or search for related information, click on the link to A Traveler's Library.
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Vagabond Granny – Grandma Gatewood
Blog: Vagobond.com - 28 May 2011
Every once in a while you come across someone that inspires the hell out of you. Emma "Grandma" Gatewood is one of those people.
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12 Things We Love About Savannah
Blog: Never Ending Voyage - 24 May 2011
The words “Savannah, Georgia” pronounced in a southern drawl evoke another time – a graceful world of colonial mansions and southern belles.
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Gold Fever in Dahlonega, Georgia
Blog: Family Friendly Hotel, Resort, Suite Reviews: Travel Savvy Mom » blog - 3 January 2011
About an hour and a half north of Atlanta, just past the strip malls and new housing developments in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains is the lively town of Dahlonega, Ga.
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Christmas in Atlanta With Kids: Top 10 Holiday Specials for Family-Friendly Attractions
Blog: Atlanta With Kid - 9 December 2010
Christmas in Atlanta with kids is FUN! There are so many fun things to do with kids all around town that it is so hard to keep track.
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Christmas Fun 2010: Amazing Homes with Christmas Lights Shows Around Atlanta
Blog: Atlanta With Kid - 30 November 2010
One of the most popular post here in Atlanta With Kid during the holiday season apart from Photos with Santa and Christmas Tree Lighting is the Spectacular Homes with Christmas Lights and Musical Synchr
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Holiday Fun: Top 10 Family Friendly Ways to Enjoy Christmas & Holiday Season in Atlanta
Blog: Atlanta With Kid - 4 November 2010
There are many things to do in Atlanta with your family all year round. But it’s especially special during the Holiday Season and Christmas.
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First-time travel abroad: New Orleans
Blog: Sophie's World - 2 September 2010
I took my first plane journey when I was 11 years old. My oldest daughter was 11 weeks. Times have certainly changed. Back in the 70s, Mum took my brother...
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What Do You Get When You Cross a Donkey With a Zebra?
Blog: Hole In The Donut - 23 August 2010
What do you get when you cross a donkey with a zebra? A zedonk, of course! The owners of the non-profit Chestatee Wildlife Preserve near Dahlonega, Georgia got a big surprise recently when their mama donkey gave birth to her mixed breed foal. Since she was born with striped legs and a solid body, they [...]
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Atlanta With Kids: Six Flags Over Georgia
Blog: The Q Family Adventures Travel Blog - 20 August 2010
During summer, we took Miss J and Mr.
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Road Trip Stops in Atlanta, Georgia
Blog: A Traveler's Library - 16 June 2010
The Great American Road Trip Destination: Atlanta, Georgia Book: A Man in Full by Tom Wolfe (1998) Tom Wolfe is not only a writer, but he plays one on T.V. Dressed in a white linen suit and white homburg hat, he chats amiably–those perfect southern manners on display, of course. And I will happily read [...]This content is a post from: A Traveler's Library To comment on this post or search for related information, click on the link to A Traveler's Library
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Well, it's meat on a bun.
Blog: Tie Dye Travels - 4 May 2010
There’s something about a captive audience… it’s the one thing movie theaters and airports have in common. Variety is squelched and there’s little competition.
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St. Simon’s Island with Kids
Blog: Family Friendly Hotel, Resort, Suite Reviews: Travel Savvy Mom » blog - 30 April 2010
If you’re looking for a great family escape this summer, consider St. Simon’s Island along the Georgia coast. St. Simon’s is part of the Golden Isle of Georgia and offers lots of family friendly entertainment, in addition to the beach, that won’t break the bank. Here are five things to do near the St. Simon’s Island Village.
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Jekyll Island with Kids
Blog: Family Friendly Hotel, Resort, Suite Reviews: Travel Savvy Mom » blog - 4 April 2010
Jekyll Island was once the winter escape for some of America’s richest families. Members of the Jekyll Island Club, as it was called, included William Rockefeller, Joseph Pulitzer, J.P. Morgan and William Vanderbilt.
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Travelogue: St. Louis to Florida
Blog: Tales from Technomadia - 20 February 2010
Time frame: January 20 – February 20, 2010 Miles Driven: 1776 After an extended month long winter and holiday stop in St. Louis visiting Chris’ family, it was time to head south for the remainder of the winter. Cherie previously lived in Florida for 12 years before we hit the road, and that’s where her parents and [...]
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Mesmerized by Monet’s Water Lilies At The High Museum of Art In Atlanta, Georgia
Blog: Hole In The Donut - 14 August 2009
Mesmerizing. From across the gallery, Monet’s 42-foot painting undulated. Soft pink blossoms reflected on the indigo pond, rippling where blue-green lily pads broke the surface. Closer, the illusion of movement was replaced by one of depth. Rosy red lilies floated on water so crystalline it seemed I could see clear ...
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Concord Woolen Mill in Atlanta’s Heritage Park Oozes History
Blog: Hole In The Donut - 25 July 2009
"I wonder where that road goes?" Some insatiable curiosity has always compelled me to take the path less traveled, searching for little known landmarks, attractions, or beautiful vistas that I am certain lie along its route. I simply cannot resist the allure of the unknown. So when I returned from my ...
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Traveling The Silver Comet Trail in Smyrna, Georgia
Blog: Hole In The Donut - 23 July 2009
Seems I have a hard time staying in one place for very long. I am on the road again, headed for Chicago to attend two blogging conferences: BlogHer and TravelBlogExchange. As usual, I am wandering a bit. In Smyrna, Georgia (a suburb of Atlanta) I stopped to check out the ...
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